twice-laid

twice-laid

(twīs′lād′)adj. Made from strands of old or used rope. Used of rope.

twice-laid

adj 1. (Nautical Terms) made from strands of used rope 2. (Textiles) made from old or used material or retwisted yarn [C16: from lay1 (in the sense: to twist together)]

twice′-laid′



adj. 1. made from strands of used rope. 2. made from makeshift or used material. [1585–95]